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Description:
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The GARDE chess clock from Ruhla(
Germany)
Quality product from Ruhla, one of the
oldest clock and watch factories in
Germany
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German companies
have long been regarded as the best quality chess clock makers
and Garde clocks are often thought to be the best of the lot.
Excellent
solid, functional, wooden framed
digital chess clock by the best name in the business.
Uniquely, the programming can be altered if FIDE rules change,
which has happened before and are likely to again.
The LCD display of the timer has a viewing angle of 160
degrees where the average is 100 to 120 - this allows better
viewing angle from both sides.
To improve visibility from the players positions, the angle of
the display is tilted by 10%,a nd the stability of the wooden
case is improved by extendable feet.
The clock is supplied ready for use with batteries which allow
2,000 hours of playing time. It has a low battery warning,
'game end' display, a switchable buzzer and a move counter.
The
20 presets include settings in FIDE, Fischer and Bronstein
modes, with standard variations, incremental settings and
freely programmable options. The large display features
numbers that are approximately 1¼" high for tremendous
visibility.
It is usually advertised at about $120 or MORE!
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